Wanna cut to the chase? I went searching for the best beginner acoustic guitar for kids, and my top pick (for about ages 6-10) was the Yamaha CGS102A Half-Size Classical Bundle. For older kids, my top pick was the Baby Taylor BT2. Learning the guitar as a teenager opened the door to many interesting experiences …
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(Editor’s Note: Post contributed by David McCombs, an occupational therapist with several years experience in hand therapy.) As a hand therapist and ergonomic specialist, hand and wrist pain is something I see on a daily basis. Pain can be age-related, occur after an injury or surgery, or it can be related to incorrect posture or …
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As a beginner guitarist, sometimes it’s hard to find all the right info in one place. That’s why I put together this collection of easy guitar songs for beginners. You’ll find plenty of song options, and all the info you need to play each one. That includes a video tutorial, the chords, and a link …
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If you’re looking for a new guitar, you may have come across some “cutaway” options. In this article I’ll share with you some of the advantages of cutaway guitars (and one disadvantage). I’ll also answer some commonly asked questions about cutaway guitars. Let’s get started. Why get a cutaway guitar? 5 benefits of cutaway guitars. …
Wanna cut to the chase? I went searching for the best blues acoustic guitar, and my top overall pick was the Epiphone PR-5E Cutaway Acoustic-Electric. I’ve been playing guitar for over 20 years, but I only recently got into the blues. I wish I’d started sooner, because playing the blues (at least the basics) is …
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Wanna cut to the chase? I went looking for the best Yamaha acoustic guitar, and my top pick is the Yamaha FG830 Folk Acoustic Guitar. To make life easier for you, I wrote several organized and in-depth Yamaha acoustic guitar reviews (including lists of pros & cons that you can quickly scan). I tested out …
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If you play acoustic guitar, you might feel reluctant to purchase a pedal. The sound of your acoustic guitar is great as it is, so why modify it? I get it. On the other hand, the natural sound of your acoustic guitar can lose its vibrancy when you have to rely on a microphone during a …
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So you’ve learned to play a 6-string guitar, impressed your friends with moving renditions of Comfortably Numb and rocked out to Aerosmith’s back catalog. Then you moved on to a 7-string, gaining more confidence in your plucking skills… now where do you go?Well, if you want a real challenge, then you might want to go grab …
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Like the metal you find on the hull of a boat, metal music grafts itself onto a person quickly, and once it’s there it can’t be removed.For those of you that practice the dark art of metal guitar playing, you’ll be dying to find the best guitar pickups for metal. Metal is a very diverse genre, …
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There’s nothing quite like a bit of fuzz to add more flavor to your bass sounds. The distortion and fuzz created by a bass fuzz pedal adds a truly distinctive sound to any track.Fuzz got really popular back in the 1960s/70s, and it was originally generated by turning up the gain knob on a tube …
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My first guitar cost about $100 and it came with a really basic amp. The noise was terrible and it wasn’t just because of my amateur playing.Later, I upgraded to a mid-range Ibanez RG. The tones that came out of that guitar were much better…but not exactly what I wanted.The problem was, I hadn’t replaced …
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What comes to mind when you think of the American South? Perhaps you think of NASCAR racing, or maybe delicious, southern soul food springs to mind! As for me, it always makes me think of country music. Believe it or not, the same chords that form the backbone of those toe-tapping country tunes are also central …
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Baritone guitars have had a huge impact on music for decades.These guitars are responsible for some of the most iconic guitar sounds in music, including famous songs such as ‘Crazy’ by Patsy Cline, and the heavy riffs in ‘Sad but True’ by Metallica (see the video below).I’m excited to see the baritone guitar becoming more …
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Replicating the sound of punk takes skill, passion, and the right guitar. So what’s the best guitar for punk, you ask? Let’s first start by asking ourselves: What is punk? Is it the fast, heavy strumming, the anti-establishment lyrics, the clipped sounds, the stripped-down instrumentals, the nasal shouting?For me, the thing that defines punk rock is the …
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When you’re performing in a place of worship, it’s only natural that you want to sound your best.Every riff, note, and cadence should be nothing short of perfect in the name of the Lord.You have what it takes to make the music sound awesome, but does your guitar? Will your guitar help you to sound …
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An audio interface is an important piece for anyone who’s serious about making good music. And that’s true whether you’re mainly a singer or more of a guitar player.If you’ve never had to buy an audio interface before, don’t worry. I know it can be confusing, and I’m here to help.You can get audio interfaces …
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There is nothing on this planet that can match the funk of a slapping bass. The innate beat of the slaps and pops just makes you want to move! Slap bass has been around for decades. It started back in the 60’s with a bassist called Larry Graham. To see the master in action, check out …
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You know, when I’m with friends and I whip out my 7 string guitar, they ask me: What is the point of a 7 string guitar? And then I show them!Much like a 5 string bass guitar, the 7 string guitar is designed to give an additional low register tonal range. In other words, with …
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Some people think rocking out on an effects pedal is strictly for lead guitarists. But what about bass solos?There are plenty of pedals on the market for bass players to have fun and experiment with, one option being bass distortion.Whether you’re a complete bass novice or an expert seeking to upgrade your current setup, you may …
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You may be wondering: Can an EQ pedal help me sound like Eddie Van Halen, Slash, or Jack White? Surely isn’t it all about just plugging in and playing?Well, hold your horses, riff-master general, EQ pedals are very important for getting that perfect shredding sound.EQ pedals process the sound in your guitar as you play …
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